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message 51: by Cherie (last edited Oct 22, 2025 03:10AM) (new)

Cherie (mystrez) | 297 comments **Spring Challenge - Read a Rainbow**
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level:Hard
8/12

Part A:

#1. Yellow - Death by Bikini by Linda Gerber
#2. Orange - Devil's Lair by Sarah Barrie AA 3 stars 20/9/25
#3. Red - Supermarket by Bobby Hall 3 stars 2/9/25
#4. Green - Snuffed Out by Valona Jones 3 stars 4/9/25
#5. Blue - Dead Tide by Fiona McIntosh AA 4 stars 17/9/25
#6. Purple - The Faerie Guardian by Rachel Morgan

Death by Bikini (Death By Mysteries, #1) by Linda Gerber Devil's Lair (Calico Mountain #2) by Sarah Barrie Supermarket by Bobby Hall Snuffed Out (Magic Candle Shop #1) by Valona Jones Dead Tide (DCI Jack Hawksworth, #4) by Fiona McIntosh The Faerie Guardian (Creepy Hollow, #1) by Rachel Morgan

Part B:

#7. Title: Read a book that has any of these spring themed words in the title; Spring/Blossom/New/Birds/Flowers

Dead Is the New Black by Marlene Perez

#8. Title: Read a book where the title begins with a letter in SPRING

Mirror Man by Fiona McIntosh AA 3 stars 11/9/25

#9. Author: Read a book where both the author's initials fit into RAINBOW

A Royal Pain by Rhys Bowen 3 stars 1/10/25

#10. Cover: Read a book which depicts SPRING on the cover (show cover)

Buzz Off by Hannah Reed

Buzz Off (Queen Bee Mystery, #1) by Hannah Reed

#11. Winter is over!: Read a book which makes you happy - a favourite author, or one you've been waiting for to be released!

Foul Play by Fiona McIntosh AA 4 stars 26/9/25

#12. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice

Blood Pact by Fiona McIntosh AA 4 stars 29/9/25

Dead Is the New Black (Dead Is, #1) by Marlene Perez Mirror Man (DCI Jack Hawksworth, #3) by Fiona McIntosh A Royal Pain (Her Royal Spyness Mysteries, #2) by Rhys Bowen Buzz Off (Queen Bee Mystery, #1) by Hannah Reed Foul Play (DCI Jack Hawksworth, #5) by Fiona McIntosh Blood Pact (DCI Jack Hawksworth, #6) by Fiona McIntosh


message 52: by TheMadHatter (last edited Oct 12, 2025 04:49AM) (new)

TheMadHatter | 392 comments Will fill in when I get a chance :-). Only got 7 books to try and finish for this months challenges :-P

**Spring Challenge - Read a Rainbow**
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: Hard
6/12 / 4 AA as of 12/10/25

Part A: Read a Rainbow - It's the colour on the cover that counts!

#1. Yellow
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang - Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

#2. Orange


#3. Red
Breath of Fire (Kingmaker Chronicles, #2) by Amanda Bouchet - Breath of Fire by Amanda Bouchet
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (5 Stars) - 12/10/25

#4. Green
The Maiden by Kate Foster - The Maiden by Kate Foster
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 6/10/25

#5. Blue
My Name Is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout - My Name Is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... ( 4 Stars) - 15/9/25

#6. Purple
Wandering Wild by Lynette Noni - Wandering Wild by Lynette Noni AA

Part B:

#7. Title: Read a book that has any of these spring themed words in the title; Spring/Blossom/New/Birds/Flowers

#8. Title: Read a book where the title begins with a letter in SPRING
Secrets Of Whitewater Creek by Sarah Barrie AA
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3.5 Stars) - 22/9/25

#9. Author: Read a book where both the author's initials fit into RAINBOW

#10. Cover: Read a book which depicts SPRING on the cover (show cover)


#11. Winter is over!: Read a book which makes you happy - a favourite author, or one you've been waiting for to be released!
Saltwater Place by Rhonda Forrest AA. This author is one of my favourite authors and one of my favourite people on the planet. So excited for my dear friend to have another book released.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (5 Stars) - 29/9/25

#12. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
The White Crow by Michael Robotham AA
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (4 Stars) - 10/9/25

X Secrets Of Whitewater Creek by Sarah Barrie XX Saltwater Place (Saltwater Romance #3) by Rhonda Forrest The White Crow (Philomena McCarthy, #1) by Michael Robotham


message 53: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80394 comments Mod
Welcome Cherie and Mad Hatter!!


message 54: by Claire (last edited Oct 20, 2025 10:45PM) (new)

Claire (lindlec) | 29 comments **Spring Challenge - Read a Rainbow**
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: Hard
1/4

Part A:

Read a Rainbow - It's the colour on the cover that counts! (Minimum 50% colour coverage essential!) If you're uncertain if your cover has enough of the specified colour in it, check here - https://labs.tineye.com/color/

✔ #1. Yellow - Listen for the Lie - Amy Tintera. 13/9/25
#2. Orange
✔ #3. Red The Möbius Book - Catherine Lacey 22/10/25
#4. Green
✔ #5. Blue - Maurice and Maralyn: An Extraordinary True Story of Love, Shipwreck and Survival - Sophie Elmhirst 3/10/25
#6. Purple

Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera Monkey Grip by Helen Garner Maurice and Maralyn An Extraordinary True Story of Love, Shipwreck and Survival by Sophie Elmhirst The Möbius Book by Catherine Lacey Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth Always Home, Always Homesick by Hannah Kent

Part B:

#7. Title: Read a book that has any of these spring themed words in the title; Spring/Blossom/New/Birds/Flowers
Fresh Water for Flowers

✔ 8. Title: Read a book where the title begins with a letter in SPRING
It Lasts Forever and Then It's Over - Anne de Marcken 4/9/25

#9. Author: Read a book where both the author's initials fit into RAINBOW
Tourist Season - Brynne Weaver

✔ #10. Cover: Read a book which depicts SPRING on the cover (show cover)
Bunny (Bunny, #1) by Mona Awad - Mona Awad Bunnies are a symbol of spring as it is associated with fertility and pagan spring rituals 11/10/25

✔ 11. Winter is over!: Read a book which makes you happy - a favourite author, or one you've been waiting for to be released!
A Box Full of Murders - Janice Hallett 7/9/25

✔ 12. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
The Burrow - Melanie Cheng AA 8/9/25


message 55: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80394 comments Mod
Welcome to the challenge Claire :)


message 56: by Amanda (last edited Oct 01, 2025 03:24PM) (new)

Amanda | 257 comments **Spring Challenge - Read a Rainbow**
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: Easy
0/5

#7. Title: Read a book that has any of these spring themed words in the title; Spring/Blossom/New/Birds/Flowers
Spring - Karl Ove Knausgård - 02/10/2025 - 4*

#8. Title: Read a book where the title begins with a letter in SPRING
Sister Liguori: The Nun who Divided a Nation - Jeff Kildea - AA - 03/09/2025 - 3.5*

#9. Author: Read a book where both the author's initials fit into RAINBOW

#10. Cover: Read a book which depicts SPRING on the cover (show cover)

#11. Winter is over!: Read a book which makes you happy - a favourite author, or one you've been waiting for to be released!

#12. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
A Great Hope - Jessica Stanley - AA - 20/09/2025


message 57: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80394 comments Mod
Welcome to the challenge Amanda :)


message 58: by Mell (last edited Sep 18, 2025 10:57PM) (new)

Mell (mellrouvray) | 338 comments **Spring Challenge - Read a Rainbow**
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: Hard
2/12, 1/4 AA

✔ ★★★★★

Part A:
Read a Rainbow

#1. Yellow
#2. Orange
#3. Red
Bite Back: Feminism, Media, Politics, and Our Power to Change It All by Hannah Ferguson AA
#4. Green
Silver Linings by Katrina Nannestad AA
#5. Blue
Ghost Mortem by Jane Hinchey AA ★★★
#6. Purple

Bite Back Feminism, Media, Politics, and Our Power to Change It All by Hannah Ferguson Silver Linings a heartwarming Australian novel for children and winner of the 2025 NSW Premier's Prize of Children's Writing by Katrina Nannestad Ghost Mortem (Ghost Detective #1) by Jane Hinchey

Part B:

#7. Title: Read a book that has any of these spring themed words in the title; Spring/Blossom/New/Birds/Flowers
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart by Holly Ringland AA

#8. Title: Read a book where the title begins with a letter in SPRING
Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole ★★★★

#9. Author: Read a book where both the author's initials fit into RAINBOW
The Jane Austen Remedy by Ruth Wilson AA

#10. Cover: Read a book which depicts SPRING on the cover (show cover)
The Watervale Ladies' Writing and Firefighting Society by Mette Menzies AA

#11. Winter is over!: Read a book which makes you happy - a favourite author, or one you've been waiting for to be released!
Looking for Alibrandi by Melina Marchetta AA

#12. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice


The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart by Holly Ringland Spark of the Everflame (Kindred's Curse, #1) by Penn Cole The Jane Austen Remedy by Ruth Wilson The Watervale Ladies' Writing and Firefighting Society by Mette Menzies Looking for Alibrandi by Melina Marchetta


message 59: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80394 comments Mod
Welcome to the challenge Mell :)


message 60: by Heather (last edited Sep 02, 2025 12:11AM) (new)

Heather | 388 comments **Spring Challenge - Read a Rainbow**
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: Hard
0/12
Part A:

Read a Rainbow
#1. Yellow - The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai
#2. Orange - An Ill Wind by Margaret Hickey An Ill Wind by Margaret Hickey - AA
#3. Red - The Final Chapter by January Gilchrist The Final Chapter by January Gilchrist - AA
#4. Green - Half Wild (The Half Bad Trilogy, #2) by Sally Green Half Wild by Sally Green - AA
#5. Blue Stone and Sky (Rivers of London, #10) by Ben Aaronovitch Stone and Sky by Ben Aaronovitch
#6. Purple - Darkly by Marisha Pessl Darkly by Marisha Pessl

Part B:

#7. Title: Read a book that has any of these spring themed words in the title; Spring/Blossom/New/Birds/Flowers -
The New Couple in 5B by Lisa Unger The New Couple in 5B by Lisa Unger

#8. Title: Read a book where the title begins with a letter in SPRING -
Second Sister by Chan Ho-Kei Second Sister by Chan Ho-Kei

#9. Author: Read a book where both the author's initials fit into RAINBOW -
The Third to Die (Quinn & Costa #1) by Allison Brennan The Third to Die by Allison Brennan

#10. Cover: Read a book which depicts SPRING on the cover (show cover) -
The Girl Who Wrote in Silk by Kelli Estes The Girl Who Wrote in Silk by Kelli Estes

#11. Winter is over!: Read a book which makes you happy - a favourite author, or one you've been waiting for to be released! -

The Tea Ladies (The Tea Ladies, #1) by Amanda Hampson The Tea Ladies by Amanda Hampson - AA

#12. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice -

When You Are Mine (Philomena McCarthy, #1) by Michael Robotham When You Are Mine by Michael Robotham - AA


message 61: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80394 comments Mod
Welcome to the challenge Heather - some great choices there!


message 62: by PattyMacDotComma (last edited Oct 18, 2025 11:18PM) (new)

PattyMacDotComma | 3318 comments **Spring Challenge - Read a Rainbow**
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: Easy - B
4/6


✅ #7. Title: Read a book that has any of these spring themed words in the title; Spring/Blossom/New/Birds/Flowers

The New Shoe by AA Arthur W. Upfield

✅ #8. Title: Read a book where the title begins with a letter in SPRING
Ghost Cities by AA Siang Lu [2025 Miles Franklin winner] 5★ 2025-10-12

#9. Author: Read a book where both the author's initials fit into RAINBOW

Nesting by Roisín O’Donnell

#10. Cover: Read a book which depicts SPRING on the cover (show cover)

Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

✅ #11. Winter is over!: Read a book which makes you happy - a favourite author, or one you've been waiting for to be released!

Clown Town by Mick Herron 5★ 2025-09-11

✅ #12. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice

Legacy by AA Chris Hammer 2025-09-22

The New Shoe by Arthur W. Upfield Ghost Cities by Siang Lu Nesting by Roisín O’Donnell Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Clown Town (Slough House, #9) by Mick Herron Legacy (Martin Scarsden, #4) by Chris Hammer


message 63: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80394 comments Mod
Welcome to the challenge Patty :)


message 64: by Veronica ⭐️ (last edited Oct 12, 2025 04:08AM) (new)

Veronica ⭐️ | 2387 comments I’m going to try easy.

**Spring Challenge - Read a Rainbow**
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: EASY - A
3/6

#1. Yellow - Eva Reddy's Trip of a Lifetime by Fiona McKenzie Kekic AA 5* 8/10
#2. Orange - For Richer For Poorer by Danielle Steel 4* 12/9
#3. Red
#4. Green - The Doctor's Gift by Fiona McArthur AA 5* 14/9
#5. Blue
#6. Purple

Eva Reddy's Trip of a Lifetime by Fiona McKenzie Kekic For Richer For Poorer by Danielle Steel The Doctor's Gift (Healing Hands - Doctors by Specialty #1) by Fiona McArthur


message 65: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80394 comments Mod
Welcome Veronica! Great to have you with us :) Enjoy!


message 66: by Veronica ⭐️ (new)

Veronica ⭐️ | 2387 comments Brenda wrote: "Welcome Veronica! Great to have you with us :) Enjoy!"

Thanks Brenda. You convinced me to give it a go. 😀


message 67: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80394 comments Mod
That's good - glad my powers of persuasion are still working!! lol


message 68: by Sarah (last edited Oct 17, 2025 10:54PM) (new)

Sarah | 87 comments I'd love to join in please (Sarah Y). Even though I don't usually finish all the challenges I join, it's so fun going through my book shelf or library and getting inspired by all the stories :)

**Spring Challenge - Read a Rainbow**
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: Hard
3/12

Part A:

Read a Rainbow - It's the colour on the cover that counts! (Minimum 50% colour coverage essential!) If you're uncertain if your cover has enough of the specified colour in it, check here - https://labs.tineye.com/color/

#1. Yellow


#2. Orange
The Lost Man by Jane Harper (AA)

The Lost Man by Jane Harper 5 stars Fin. 16/9

#3. Red


#4. Green
Strange Pictures by Uketsu
Strange Pictures by Uketsu
4 stars Fin. 8/10

#5. Blue
The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion (AA)
The Rosie Effect (Don Tillman, #2) by Graeme Simsion or Force of Nature (Aaron Falk #2) by Jane Harper Force of Nature by Jane Harper (AA)

#6. Purple
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins 5 stars Fin. 12/9
Sunrise on the Reaping (The Hunger Games, #0.5) by Suzanne Collins

Part B:

#7. Title: Read a book that has any of these spring themed words in the title; Spring/Blossom/New/Birds/Flowers


#8. Title: Read a book where the title begins with a letter in SPRING
The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding by Holly Ringland (AA)
The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding by Holly Ringland

#9. Author: Read a book where both the author's initials fit into RAINBOW


#10. Cover: Read a book which depicts SPRING on the cover (show cover)
The Amber Owl by Juliet Marillier (AA)
The Amber Owl (Heartwood, #1) by Juliet Marillier


#11. Winter is over!: Read a book which makes you happy - a favourite author, or one you've been waiting for to be released!

#12. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman
Dungeon Crawler Carl (Dungeon Crawler Carl, #1) by Matt Dinniman


message 69: by Tanu (last edited Oct 03, 2025 09:57PM) (new)

Tanu (tanu_reads) | 66 comments I am trying to overlap this with my Crime Challenge :)

Part A:

🍓 Shadows of Winter Robins AA
🍊 An Ill Wind AA
🍌 One Deadly Summer
🍐 Mother May I by Joshilyn Jackson ✅ - Finished 4 Oct 2025, rating 3 stars.
🫐 - Never Have I Ever by Joshilyn JacksonFinished Sept 27, 3.5 stars ✅
🍇 The Old Woman with the Knife or Eat Slay Love

Part B:

#7. Title: Read a book that has any of these spring themed words in the title; Spring/Blossom/New/Birds/Flowers - Our New Gods AA

#8. Title: Read a book where the title begins with a letter in SPRING - Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel finished Sept 14, 1 star ✅

#9. Author: Read a book where both the author's initials fit into RAINBOW - The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica Finished Sep 23rd 4 stars ✅

#10. Cover: Read a book which depicts SPRING on the cover (show cover) -
When Haru Was Here When Haru Was Here by Dustin Thao or The Players AA

#11. Winter is over!: Read a book which makes you happy - a favourite author, or one you've been waiting for to be released! - The Stolen by Vikki Petraitis AA

#12. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice - Say Your Prayers - 3 stars, finished Sept 24 ✅

**Spring Challenge - Read a Rainbow**
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: Hard
4/12
AA: 0/4


message 70: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80394 comments Mod
Welcome to the challenge Sarah (Y - thanks for that, I'd forgotten!!) and Tanu! Have fun :)


message 71: by Jackmeister (new)

Jackmeister | 709 comments My first two down. 📚

#8. Title: Read a book where the title begins with a letter in SPRING
Nemesis (DS Walker, #4) by Patricia Wolf Nemesis by Patricia Wolf AA🇦🇺 - 4⭐️ - 16/9/25

#10. Cover: Read a book which depicts SPRING on the cover (show cover)
Paw and Order (Detective Whiskers #1) by Chris Abernathy Paw and Order by Chris Abernathy - 4⭐️ - 4/9/25


message 72: by Megan (new)

Megan | 119 comments *Spring Challenge - Read a Rainbow*
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: Easy
0/6 (Min 2 AAs)


Hi everyone! After a loooong reading slump (thanks to that pesky pandemic we had and a pile of TBRs that I have wanted to get through, but didn't really enjoy), I think I'm finally confident again to tip my toe into the Seasonal Challenge waters! Thanks to the mods for an interesting challenge that has peaked my interest as I'm keen to get back into reading and posting on Goodreads. I hope I will be okay with an Easy Challenge, even though most of September has already disappeared somehow....

Part A:
Read a Rainbow - It's the colour on the cover that counts! (Minimum 50% colour coverage essential!)

1. Yellow: The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton [AA]
2. Orange: The Eagle and the Hart: The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV by Helen Castor
3. Red: The Rest is History: The Official Book from the Makers of the Hit Podcast by Tom Holland
4. Green: The Place on Dalhousie by Melina Marchetta [AA]
5. Blue: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
6. Purple: Royalty's Strangest Characters by Geoff Tibballs

The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton The Eagle and the Hart The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV by Helen Castor The Rest is History The Official Book from the Makers of the Hit Podcast by Tom Holland The Place on Dalhousie by Melina Marchetta The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah Royalty's Strangest Characters by Geoff Tibballs


message 73: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80394 comments Mod
Welcome back Megan! Great to have you join in with this challenge (you're linked up) and I hope you can enjoy the reads you've chosen. Have fun and don't stress if you don't get through them! And yes, where has September gone???!!!!!


message 74: by Megan (new)

Megan | 119 comments Brenda wrote: "Welcome back Megan! Great to have you join in with this challenge (you're linked up) and I hope you can enjoy the reads you've chosen. Have fun and don't stress if you don't get through them! And y..."

Thanks Brenda! Looking forward to these reads!


message 75: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80394 comments Mod
Enjoy!


message 76: by Kim (last edited Oct 13, 2025 02:20AM) (new)

Kim (kimborams) | 1597 comments **Spring Challenge - Read a Rainbow**
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: Easy (Part B)
Progress: 4/6 (AA 0/2)

#7. Title: Read a book that has any of these spring themed words in the title: Spring/Blossom/New/Birds/Flowers:
The First Day of Spring by Nancy Tucker -
- FINISHED 12/10/25 - 5* (9.5/10)

#8. Title: Read a book where the title begins with a letter in SPRING:
Saint Odd by Dean Koontz -
- FINISHED 27/9/25 - 4* (9/10)

#9. Author: Read a book where both the author's initials fit into RAINBOW:
Cold Valley Nightmare by Anna Willett - AA

#10. Cover: Read a book which depicts SPRING on the cover - Truths I Never Told You by Kelly Rimmer :
Truths I Never Told You by Kelly Rimmer - AA

#11. Winter is over!: Read a book which makes you happy - a favourite author, or one you've been waiting for to be released!:
Orbital by Samantha Harvey -
- FINISHED 2/10/25 - 1* (2/10)

#12. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice:
The Blue Place by Nicola Griffith -
- FINISHED 21/9/25 - 5* (9.5/10)

The First Day of Spring by Nancy Tucker Saint Odd (Odd Thomas, #7) by Dean Koontz Cold Valley Nightmare (Lucy Hush, #2) by Anna Willett Truths I Never Told You by Kelly Rimmer Orbital by Samantha Harvey The Blue Place (Aud Torvingen #1) by Nicola Griffith


message 77: by Kim (new)

Kim (kimborams) | 1597 comments I'm in for this one, belatedly, and had already completed my first read, which was 5 stars:

#12. Read any book of your choice:
The Blue Place by Nicola Griffith The Blue Place (Aud Torvingen #1) by Nicola Griffith

Rated this one as 5* (9.5/10). My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 78: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80394 comments Mod
Welcome to the challenge Kim!


message 79: by Kim (new)

Kim (kimborams) | 1597 comments Brenda wrote: "Welcome to the challenge Kim!"

Thanks Brenda!


message 80: by Kim (last edited Sep 28, 2025 05:51AM) (new)

Kim (kimborams) | 1597 comments Finished my 2nd read of this Challenge with:-

#8. Read a book where the title begins with a letter in SPRING:
Saint Odd by Dean Koontz Saint Odd (Odd Thomas, #7) by Dean Koontz

Rated this one as 4* (9/10). My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 81: by Odette (last edited Oct 01, 2025 02:24AM) (new)

Odette (odman) | 1153 comments Read 4th book for this Challenge:

#12. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
Your Friend and Mine by Jessica Dettmann - Read 1 Oct - 5* - AA
Your Friend and Mine by Jessica Dettmann
I borrowed the audio version of the book and was a great listen.


message 82: by Jackmeister (new)

Jackmeister | 709 comments Finished another two. 📚

#1. Yellow
Murder With a Side of Bacon An Ivy Clark Mystery (Ivy Clark Mysteries Book 1) by Kristy T. Dixon Murder With a Side of Bacon: An Ivy Clark Mystery by Kristy T. Dixon - 4⭐️ - 2/10/25

#6. Purple
Plum Lovin' (Stephanie Plum, #12.5) by Janet Evanovich Plum Lovin' by Janet Evanovich - 4⭐️ - 29/9/25


message 83: by Kim (new)

Kim (kimborams) | 1597 comments Finished my 3rd read of this Challenge with:-

#11. Read a book....you've been waiting to be released:
Orbital by Samantha Harvey Orbital by Samantha Harvey

Been eagerly waiting for this one to be available from the library but was sadly disappointed! Rated this as 1* (2/10)! My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 84: by Janine (last edited Oct 06, 2025 06:50PM) (new)

Janine (janineor) | 2181 comments I'm a bit late starting this so will go with Easy level

Spring Challenge - Read a Rainbow
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: Easy
0/6

Part A:

Read a Rainbow - It's the colour on the cover that counts!

#1. Yellow
Nothing Without You by Rhonda Forrest(AA)
#2. Orange
The Prospect by Fleur McDonald(AA)
#3. Red
Lessons in Love at the Seaside Salon by Sophie Green(AA)
#4. Green
Melaleuca by Angie Faye Martin(AA)
#5. Blue
Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy(AA)
#6. Purple
The Studio Girls by Lisa Ireland(AA)

Nothing Without You (Saltwater Romance #1) by Rhonda Forrest The Prospect by Fleur McDonald Lessons in Love at the Seaside Salon by Sophie Green Melaleuca by Angie Faye Martin Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy The Studio Girls by Lisa Ireland


message 85: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80394 comments Mod
Kim wrote: "Finished my 3rd read of this Challenge with:-

#11. Read a book....you've been waiting to be released:
Orbital by Samantha Harvey Orbital by Samantha Harvey

Be..."


Rotten luck Kim!!! I hope your next is much better :)


message 86: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80394 comments Mod
Welcome to the challenge Janine :)


message 87: by Jackmeister (new)

Jackmeister | 709 comments Finished two more. 📚

#2. Orange
The Witching Place A Fatal Folio (Curious Bookstore Cozy Mystery #1) by Sophie Love The Witching Place: A Fatal Folio - 4⭐️ - 30/9/25

#4. Green
A Corpse at the Castle (Highland Horse Whisperer, #1) by R.B. Marshall A Corpse at the Castle - 4⭐️ - 6/10/25


message 88: by Jeni (last edited Oct 07, 2025 04:02PM) (new)

Jeni | 6 comments I would love to join if it's not too late.


**Spring Challenge - Read a Rainbow**
Duration: 9/1/25 - 11/30/25
Level: Easy
0/6

Part B:

#7. Title: Read a book that has any of these spring themed words in the title; Spring/Blossom/New/Birds/Flowers

#8. Title: Read a book where the title begins with a letter in SPRING

#9. Author: Read a book where both the author's initials fit into RAINBOW

#10. Cover: Read a book which depicts SPRING on the cover (show cover)

#11. Winter is over!: Read a book which makes you happy - a favourite author, or one you've been waiting for to be released!

#12. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice


message 89: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 80394 comments Mod
Welcome to the challenge Jennifer :) No, it's not too late...


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Janine (janineor) | 2181 comments Finished my first

Red
Lessons in Love at the Seaside Salon by Sophie Green Lessons in Love at the Seaside Salon by Sophie Green(AA) 4*


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Jeni | 6 comments Brenda wrote: "Welcome to the challenge Jennifer :) No, it's not too late..."

Thanks. I don't know why my profile name went from Jeni to Jennifer. I changed it back to Jeni but you can leave the link the way it is. I knew it was me.


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Brenda | 80394 comments Mod
That was strange!! Okay, as long as you're sure :)


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Odette (odman) | 1153 comments Finished 6/12

#9. Author: Read a book where both the author's initials fit into RAINBOW
Dusk by Robbie Arnott - Read 9 Oct - 4* - AA
Dusk by Robbie Arnott


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Jasmine's (jasminesnook) | 199 comments **Spring Challenge - Read a Rainbow** Finished 10/10/25
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: HARD
12/12books {4min AA}

Part A:
Read a Rainbow - It's the colour on the cover that counts!

#1. Yellow
The Seven Year Slip Ashley Poston 5* 18/09/25
The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston

#2. Orange
The Sun Sister Lucinda Riley 5* 27/09/25
The Sun Sister (The Seven Sisters, #6) by Lucinda Riley

#3. Red
Fractured Karin Slaughter 4* 01/10/25
Fractured (Will Trent, #2) by Karin Slaughter

#4. Green
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Ann Brashares 4* 10/09/25
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (Sisterhood, #1) by Ann Brashares

#5. Blue
The Storm Sister Lucinda Riley 5* 17/09/25
The Storm Sister (The Seven Sisters, #2) by Lucinda Riley

#6. Purple
The Crown Kiera Cass 4* 09/09/25
The Crown (The Selection, #5) by Kiera Cass


Part B:

#7. Title: Read a book that has any of these spring themed words in the title; Spring/Blossom/New/Birds/Flowers
Emerald Springs Fleur McDonald AA 4* 10/10/25
Emerald Springs by Fleur McDonald

#8. Title: Read a book where the title begins with a letter in SPRING
The Secrets of Eastby End Anna Jacobs AA 4* 03/09/25
The Secrets of Eastby End (Eastby End #2) by Anna Jacobs

#9. Author: Read a book where both the author's initials fit into RAINBOW
Stuck Up and Stupid Angourie Rice AA 3* 14/09/25
Stuck Up and Stupid by Angourie Rice

#10. Cover: Read a book which depicts SPRING on the cover (show cover)
Say No More Caroline Overington AA 4* 21/09/25
Say No More by Caroline Overington

#11. Winter is over!: Read a book which makes you happy - a favourite author, or one you've been waiting for to be released!
Terror in Topaz A.M. Stuart AA 4* 01/09/25
Terror in Topaz (Harriet Gordon Mystery, #4) by A.M. Stuart

#12. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
The White Crow Michael RobothamAA 4* 05/09/25
The White Crow (Philomena McCarthy, #2) by Michael Robotham


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Brenda | 80394 comments Mod
Well done Jasmine!


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Phrynne | 15950 comments Mod
Great work Jasmine!


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Kim (kimborams) | 1597 comments Finished my 4th read of this Challenge with:-

#7. Read a book which has any of these Spring-themed words in the title - 'Spring':
The First Day of Spring by Nancy Tucker The First Day of Spring by Nancy Tucker

Rated this one as 5* (9.5/10). My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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Janine (janineor) | 2181 comments Finished 2 more

Yellow
Nothing Without You (Saltwater Romance #1) by Rhonda Forrest Nothing Without You by Rhonda Forrest(AA) 3*

Blue
Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy(AA) 4*


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Brenda | 80394 comments Mod
Finished :)

**Spring Challenge - Read a Rainbow**
Duration: 1/9/25 - 30/11/25
Level: Hard
12/12

Part A:


Read a Rainbow - It's the colour on the cover that counts! (Minimum 50% colour coverage essential!) If you're uncertain if your cover has enough of the specified colour in it, check here - https://labs.tineye.com/color/

#1. Yellow
One Deadly Take (Cat Caliban #1) by D.B. Borton One Deadly Take by D.B. Borton 2s 3/9/25

#2. Orange
Deadly Mistake (Simon Peake Thrillers #2) by Rob Sinclair Deadly Mistake by Rob Sinclair 5s 9/9/25

#3. Red
Murder at the Royal Palace (A Lady Eleanor Swift Mystery #23) by Verity Bright Murder at the Royal Palace by Verity Bright 5s 13/9/25

#4. Green
A Midsummer Fright's Scream (English Village Witch, #2) by Rosie Reed A Midsummer Fright's Scream by Rosie Reed 4s 8/10/25

#5. Blue
Murder on North Terrace (A Petticoat Police Mystery #2) by Lainie Anderson Murder on North Terrace by Lainie Anderson 4s 14/9/25 AA

#6. Purple
Murder in the Soho Graveyard (Emma Langley Victorian Mystery #3) by Emily Organ Murder in the Soho Graveyard by Emily Organ 5s 15/9/25

Part B:

#7. Title
: Read a book that has any of these spring themed words in the title; Spring/Blossom/New/Birds/Flowers
Matilda's Summer of New Beginnings by Kirsty Ferry Matilda's Summer of New Beginnings by Kirsty Ferry 4s 1/10/25

#8. Title: Read a book where the title begins with a letter in SPRING
The Great Western Railway Girls Do Their Bit (The Great Western Railway Girls #2) by Jane Lark The Great Western Railway Girls Do Their Bit by Jane Lark 4.5s 22/9/25

#9. Author: Read a book where both the author's initials fit into RAINBOW
Into the Depths How Far Would You Go to Save a Friend? by Amara West Into the Depths by Amara West 4s 16/9/25

#10. Cover: Read a book which depicts SPRING on the cover (show cover)
The Officer's Wife (Daisy Driscoll Sagas #1) by Merryn Allingham The Officer's Wife by Merryn Allingham 5s 18/10/25

#11. Winter is over!: Read a book which makes you happy - a favourite author, or one you've been waiting for to be released!
The Road Trip by Tricia Stringer The Road Trip by Tricia Stringer 5s 20/9/25 AA

#12. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
A Very Bookish Murder (Ally McKinley Mystery #3) by Dee MacDonald A Very Bookish Murder by Dee MacDonald 5s 10/9/25


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Phrynne | 15950 comments Mod
Well done Brenda:)


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